The Galen Foundation dba PeopleBeatingCancer
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Target demographics: Average cancer survivor is 65 years of age.
Direct beneficiaries per year: Our goal is to reach all cancer survivors/caregivers through the Internet to provide free information/education/support in addition to cancer patient advocacy and navigation.
Someone who had 3 hours of volunteer time could: Post your cancer experience, ask/answer questions, read and/or reply to articles and blog posts.
Geographic areas served: Worldwide
Mission:
To provide information, education and support to cancer survivors/caregivers everywhere-
Results:
9/1/10-PBC.org launches with 9 cancer micro sites and approx 2000 unique visitors per month,
11/1/12 PBC site upgrade and averaging 20,000 visitors to 20 cancer sites.
For updates, email David Emerson, director/creator at daviddecemerson@me.com
11/1/12 PBC site upgrade and averaging 20,000 visitors to 20 cancer sites.
For updates, email David Emerson, director/creator at daviddecemerson@me.com
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I am a cancer survivor who took control of his cancer because of articles, studies, blogs and forums I read on the Internet.
Simply put, I learned to manage my cancer through social media.
PeopleBeatingCancer.org is a tool to provide social networking for cancer survivors and caregivers. Learn ...
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Larry Gates
03/13/13
I was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma about three years ago. Getting reliable information about treatment options both traditional and complimentary on the web is hit and miss at best. People Beating Cancer is a breath of fresh air, and has helped me find my way through the jungle of conflicting ...
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john.kundtz
12/08/12
People Beating Cancer is a great example of an organization that starts with a single dedicated individual and though hard work, passion, and a commitment to excellence has developed as tremendous resource for people with cancer, caregivers, family members, and the public in general. There is not...
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